Knezek states the importance of this move into the digital age and asks: "How else can we prepare our children with the skills and literacies they'll need to thrive in school, work, and civic life? That's what we want for them, isn't it?" Here are his five lessons to get us started.

1.) Want a future for our kids? Build a bridge.

2.) Concerned about educational value? Advocate for it.

3.) Want a world class education system? Collaborate internationally.

4.) Concerned about competitiveness? Invest in great teachers and school leaders.